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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2007-08 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2007-08 [Archived Catalog]

Geography—Environmental Geography Major (B.S.)


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Special curriculum; major code BS4232

This program provides concentrated study of the Earth’s physical systems and human interactions with the environment. Environmental geography prepares students for careers in environmental planning, design, and restoration, as well as in environmental assessment and monitoring, resource management, natural areas preservation, and outdoor and environmental education. Students completing the program will develop competencies in a broad array of subjects spanning the natural and social sciences, as well as complementary analytical techniques. If you declare the Environmental Geography major, contact the Department as soon as possible so that you may be assigned an advisor.

Work with your advisor to develop a plan to complete the University General Education Requirements.

College-level Requirements


Please see the appropriate college listing for college-level academic requirements.

Program Requirements


You must meet all requirements for a geography major for a minimum of 55 hours, including these additional specifications:

General requirement


Recommended electives


Additional Requirements


Choose at least three courses (portions of the Arts and Sciences natural sciences requirement) from either the Biological Sciences or Earth Sciences group below:

Biological Sciences


Social Sciences (portion of Arts and Sciences social sciences area requirement)


Required course:

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